Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.)
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Proposed legislation seeks transparency in IRS tax liability adjustments
On March 31, 2025, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith addressed the House during the debate on H.R. 998, known as the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act.
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Trump administration takes steps against rising antisemitism on college campuses
The rise in antisemitism on college campuses has prompted action from President Donald Trump.
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Health subcommittee addresses access to quality post-acute care
Today, Health Subcommittee Chairman Vern Buchanan delivered an opening statement at a Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing focused on post-acute care.
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Smith supports Trump's executive order on health care price transparency
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith has expressed support for President Trump's recent executive order aimed at enhancing health care price transparency.
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Trump administration expedites social security payments for seniors after WEP and GPO repeal
America's seniors are set to receive their Social Security benefits promptly, following efforts by the Trump administration and the Ways and Means Committee to enforce the Social Security Fairness Act.
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Chairman Smith addresses trade enforcement priorities in congressional hearing
In a recent hearing on American trade enforcement priorities, Trade Subcommittee Chairman Smith criticized the previous administration for failing to protect American businesses, workers, farmers, and ranchers.
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Trump signs executive order targeting foreign digital service taxes
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith expressed his support for President Trump's recent executive order aimed at countering foreign digital service taxes.
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Congress examines ways to modernize American healthcare focusing on prevention
New health innovations and a growing understanding of chronic diseases offer opportunities to improve American health care, according to witnesses at a Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr confirmed as new Secretary of Health and Human Services
On February 13, 2025, Chairman Jason Smith of the Ways and Means Committee issued a statement following the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services by the United States Senate.
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Trump's new trade order aims for fair play in international commerce
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith issued a statement following President Trump's signing of an executive order.
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Chairman Smith supports Trump's executive order on reciprocal trade tariffs
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith expressed support for President Trump's recent executive order concerning trade tariffs.
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IRS modernization efforts fall short amid budget scrutiny
Taxpayers are not seeing the promised return on investment from billions allocated to modernize the IRS, according to expert witnesses at a Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee hearing.
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Ways and Means Committee considers new bipartisan tax legislation
The Ways and Means Committee held its first markup session of the current Congress to consider several bipartisan bills aimed at improving the tax system for Americans.
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Jason Smith praises Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as Director of National Intelligence
U.S. Representative Jason Smith from Missouri has expressed his support following the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence.
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Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as director of national intelligence
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith expressed his support for Tulsi Gabbard following her confirmation by the U.S. Senate as the Director of National Intelligence.
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Ways and Means Committee advances bills on pandemic fraud recovery and taxpayer rights
The Ways and Means Committee has approved legislation aimed at recovering billions of dollars in unemployment benefits lost to fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jason Smith calls for permanent extension of Trump tax cuts amid inflation concerns
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith has issued a statement following the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Chairman Buchanan discusses healthcare modernization amid rising chronic diseases
Health Chairman Buchanan addressed the pressing issue of modernizing American health care in a recent hearing.
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Smith introduces legislation targeting pandemic unemployment insurance fraud
Federal law enforcement agencies are set to receive extended support in pursuing those responsible for stealing an estimated $100 to $135 billion in unemployment insurance benefits during the pandemic.
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Congress urged to extend time limits on prosecuting pandemic-related unemployment fraud
Witnesses at a recent hearing of the Ways and Means Work and Welfare Subcommittee urged Congress to extend the statute of limitations for prosecuting CARES Act-related unemployment insurance fraud.